Head of Independent Learners Department
Delamere School, Manchester, M41 6APThis job expired on 7 May 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
7 May 2020 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 March 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,373 to £40,490 per year (full-time equivalent)
Additional allowances
Teachers Pay Scale SEN2 / TLR 2
(Dependent on current salary and experience)
Head of Independent Learners Department job summary
An Outstanding school for pupils with co-existing & complex learning difficulties including autism aged 3 – 11 years.
Head of Independent Learners Department
Teachers Pay Scale SEN2 / TLR 2
(Dependent on current salary and experience)
Permanent post required from 1st September 2020.
The governing body at Delamere is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Department Leader to join a successful team.
We are looking for a candidate who:
• Is an outstanding teacher.
• Shares the Governors’ high expectations of our school and has a strong commitment to continuing to maintain our outstanding provision.
• Will set and achieve high standards and expectations of learning, teaching, behaviour and care.
• Has the commitment, dedication, determination and organisational skills required to succeed in such a demanding role.
• Has experience of leading an area of school development successfully.
• Has the ability to differentiate for pupils with a range of learning needs whilst remaining aspirational for our children at all times.
• Has a strong commitment to multi-disciplinary teamwork.
• Has demonstrable communication skills to engage and motivate students, parents and staff.
• Is committed to making a difference.
We offer:
• An outstanding school, with friendly, professional and committed staff.
• A hard working and supportive governing body.
• Children who make excellent progress and love coming to school.
• Parents who are supportive and work in partnership with the school.
Return completed applications to sbm@delamere.trafford.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 12pm on 7th May 2020 Shortlisting: 7th May 2020 pm
Formal opportunity to visit the school: 4th May 2020 – morning or 6th May 2020 – afternoon. Please contact school on 747 5893 or admin@delamere.trafford.sch.uk to book a visit.
Interviews: week commencing 12th May 2020
Recruitment processes will include an observed lesson at Delamere on the day of interview and a leadership task.
Delamere School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Commitment to safeguarding
Delamere School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This is reflected in our recruitment processes & the post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosures. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates and online checks undertaken. Please find our Safeguarding policy on our website: https://www.delamere.trafford.sch.uk/policies/
About Delamere School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 124 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Delamere School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- sbm@delamere.trafford.sch.uk
We are a school for children aged between 3 and 11 years with learning difficulties and additional complex needs such as autism, physical or sensory impairments.
We are very proud of our school and believe in providing the highest quality of education to all our children regardless of needs or ability.
Our mission statement is “Together, we Make a Difference …” and we achieve this by creating a personalised curriculum and unique learning journey for every child.
We work within a multi- professional team including speech therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, professional musicians, artists and sports leaders to create exciting learning environments that encourage each child to reach their full potential.
We have close links within the local community which enhances the quality of our provision.
We are fortunate to enjoy fantastic facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, soft-play room, sensory room, and fabulous outdoor learning spaces.
We understand that education is a partnership between school and home with the child being at the centre. We strive to build good relationships with all our parents and carers and encourage participation wherever possible.
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